Specialist, Communications (Ft Worth, TX, US)

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) 
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 40436 

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• The Specialist of Global Leadership Communications is part of American’s Global Engagement team, which includes the airline’s Corporate Communications function. In this new role, the right candidate will be responsible for supporting communications programs that help create a culture of engaged leaders who are caring, collaborative, and results-oriented, and understand the business’s objectives as we navigate the world ahead. Field leaders across the globe are the bridge between enterprise initiatives and American’s hardworking frontline team members, and this communications pro will help us connect those important groups to keep them informed, educated and engaged
• As a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment juggling many tasks, you’ll have a variety of responsibilities that help make culture a competitive advantage at American Airlines
   

What you'll do

• Support the Manager of Global Leadership Communications to develop enterprise communications programs
• Help draft communications to support frontline leaders in their efforts to communicate with team members
• Be accountable for the successful development of strategies as well as tactical execution of communication plans in a fast-paced, constantly changing, multi-faceted environment
• Schedule senior leadership meetings, relying on heavy administrative support
• Provide support and content for other company channels as needed
   

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of experience in corporate communications or leadership development

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Previous project management experience and the ability to manage short-term and long-term projects in a fast-paced environment

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Is relentlessly hardworking, with a passion for thriving in a 24/7 environment, and excels at juggling multiple projects at one time
• Thinks critically and exhibits a “no surprises” and “no stone left unturned” mentality 
• Prides themselves on being results-oriented and able to work both independently and on a team.
• Has a keen attention to detail and accuracy

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel Free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 40436 

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